3-cent Washington Perforated Issue
1857 - 1861

This folded letter to Philadelphia with the blue Dayton, Ohio circle date stamp is franked with a horizontal pair paying the "double rate." Note the pen cancel which ties the stamps to the letter. The use of the quill pen by the Post Office was legitimate, as spelled out in the postal regulations of the era.

These issues are from Gregg Hopkins' Exhibit
"Number Ones and Other Firsts"

If you have a "Number One" or "Other Firsts", please contact:

Gregg Hopkins, Sr.
2344 N. 32 Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85008
Telephone: (602) 954-8175
Fax: (602) 957-2910
E-mail Gregg

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